The Funeral Party by Lyudmila Ulitskaya

The Funeral Party

Lyudmila Ulitskaya

160 pages first pub 1992 (editions)

fiction contemporary reflective slow-paced
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August 1991. In a sweltering New York City apartment, a group of Russian émigrés gathers round the deathbed of an artist named Alik, a charismatic character beloved by them all, especially the women who take turns nursing him as he fades from this...

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Community Reviews Summary of 117 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
funny 40%
dark 30%
sad 30%
emotional 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 30%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 42%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.66

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